Week of Jan 8th

  • When You Are The Judge (Workshop)

    When You Are The Judge (Workshop)


    9 January 2024

    When You Are the Judge

    Interactive judges' training to support conducting excellent speech contests.Whether you have never been a speech contest judge, or you have lost count of how many times, join us for a discussion of how to judge objectively using the criteria and scoring sheets.  There will be an opportunity to hear contest-style speeches, fill out the judges' ballots, and discuss the experience. We will also discuss pitfalls to watch out for.  You will come away from this training prepared to be an excellent judge.  Let's conduct our best speech contests yet!!

    Join Zoom Meeting
    Meeting ID: 870 6757 6214
    Passcode: 259701

    Hosted by District Chief Judge Beth Van Kempen.January 9 at 7pm

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  • Speechcraft Program (Saratoga Springs, NY)

    Speechcraft Program (Saratoga Springs, NY)


    13 January 2024

    • Schedule details:
      • Start/opening, introductions - 1:00pm - 1:15pm
      • Introduction to Speechcraft - 1:15pm - 1:30pm
      • Speeches and evaluations - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
      • Break - 2:30pm - 2:45pm
      • Table topics - 2:45pm - 3:15pm
      • Announcements, end/adjournment, Q&A - 3:15pm - 4:00pm
    • Location - Saratoga Springs, NY, Public Library.

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    • Parking Information - 3hrs free parking,
    • Contact Information - Galina Barbascumpa at 518-707-7676
    • RSVP Contact Information - barbascumpa_galina@yahoo.com
    49 Henry Street
    Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-3271
    United States
    (518) 584-7860